Third human case of West Nile reported in Walton County

A third human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Walton County, the Florida Department of Health stated.

STAFF REPORTS / Daily News

A third human case of West Nile virus has been reported in Walton County, the Florida Department of Health stated.

A case in Holmes County may have had exposure in Walton County as well, the department reported.

The possibility of others being infected is still high, the department reported. Symptoms of the disease include headache, weakness, fever, fatigue, dizziness, and confusion.

To prevent mosquitoes from multiplying, drain standing water and dispose of any items that could collect standing water like tires, buckets, pans, etc. Locals should cover up and apply repellant, the department stated. Read the directions on the repellant before applying.

For more information, visit DOH’s Environmental Public Health web site at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/medicine/arboviral/index.html or call the Walton County Health Department at 892-8021.